What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Sigma Design?
Electrical Engineer
Sigma Design is a product development, engineering, and manufacturing firm. Based out of the Pacific Northwest, we offer innovative concept through production services to diverse clients around the globe. Sigma Design believes in hiring, developing, and recognizing the best. We offer competitive compensation, a 401(k) with up to 4% company match, quarterly bonus program, 15-days of accrued PTO and 9 company paid holidays. In addition, Sigma Design has multiple options for medical insurance and dental insurance. We also offer voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Position Details:
The Electrical Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, integration, and deployment of electronic systems. This role involves PCB schematic design, layout, flexible printed circuit (FPC) design, and wiring design for machines and robotic systems. You’ll work on a small, cross-functional team where flexibility, problem-solving, and hands-on engineering are key.
Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:
Standard office environment with normal amounts of office related conditions. Occasionally may be required to work in environmental conditions that emulate typical user environments in order to facilitate design testing and validation. Occasionally may be required to travel as required to other facilities, clients, or suppliers.
Sigma Design is a product development, engineering, and manufacturing firm. Based out of the Pacific Northwest, we offer innovative concept through production services to diverse clients around the globe. Sigma Design believes in hiring, developing, and recognizing the best. We offer competitive compensation, a 401(k) with up to 4% company match, quarterly bonus program, 15-days of accrued PTO and 9 company paid holidays. In addition, Sigma Design has multiple options for medical insurance and dental insurance. We also offer voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Position Details:
- The hiring range for this role is typically between $95,000 and $120,000 annually, with the full range extending to $144,000 annually, based on experience, internal equity, and career progression
- This position will be In-Office
- Monday - Friday, day shift
The Electrical Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, integration, and deployment of electronic systems. This role involves PCB schematic design, layout, flexible printed circuit (FPC) design, and wiring design for machines and robotic systems. You’ll work on a small, cross-functional team where flexibility, problem-solving, and hands-on engineering are key.
Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:
- Design analog and digital circuits and develop schematics and PCB layouts for embedded systems and custom electronics
- Design and support FPC and rigid-flex PCB solutions where required
- Support integration of electronics and control hardware into automated and robotic systems
- Create wiring diagrams and specify cables, connectors, and harnesses for system integration
- Select components for both board-level and system-level needs (e.g., sensors, motors, power supplies, drives)
- Work with mechanical and electrical technicians during lab builds to assemble, wire, and debug systems
- Troubleshoot and validate PCB, FPC, and wiring performance during system integration and testing
- Collaborate with engineers from other disciplines (mechanical, software, test) to deliver fully integrated solutions
- Support system documentation, bills of materials, and customer deliverables (manuals, test procedures, etc.)
- Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline
- 5 years of experience integrating electrical and/or electronic systems, ideally in robotics, automation, or machinery
- Experience with PCB schematic capture and layout design, using tools such as Altium, Eagle, or similar
- Experience designing flexible printed circuits (FPC) or rigid-flex PCB designs
- Strong knowledge of wiring design, including cable assemblies, panel wiring, and harness design
- Familiarity with motors, sensors, and motion system components used in robotics
- Ability to read and create electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Comfortable working hands-on with lab tools, test equipment, and mechanical assemblies
- Familiarity with UL 508A, NFPA 79, or other relevant safety/electrical standards is a plus
- Strong written and verbal English language communication skills
- Excellent teamwork/interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, both within and outside one's own work group
- Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Sigma Design Core Values
- Pass a post-offer background verification
Standard office environment with normal amounts of office related conditions. Occasionally may be required to work in environmental conditions that emulate typical user environments in order to facilitate design testing and validation. Occasionally may be required to travel as required to other facilities, clients, or suppliers.
Salary : $95,000 - $120,000